CRYPTOCURRENCY BITCOIN ARTICLES

Could it be that Libra never gets off the ground? Facebook’s proposed cryptocurrency has run into major opposition and major companies are starting to abandon ship. It was reported last week that big time payment companies including Visa and MasterCard have dropped their support of Libra. That comes on the heels of PayPal backing out a couple of weeks ago. Perhaps Libra will not be the cryptocurrency that will challenge Bitcoin in the future.... 

Bitcoin has had a bit of a slump in price recently, but that has not made any difference to John McAfee, as he is still predicting that the price of Bitcoin will hit $1 million by the end of next year. That is a bold prediction and one that no one really can see coming true considering that the price of Bitcoin is currently under $10,000. Let’s look at what McAfee had to say and why he believes the price of Bitcoin is going to skyrocket.... 

The price of Bitcoin plunged about 20% last week, going from a price of just over $10,000 to $8,000. Anytime an investor loses 20% it is extremely concerning and Bitcoin investors are getting nervous. What is easily forgotten is that the price of Bitcoin is actually up about 200% this year. It wasn’t that long ago that the price of Bitcoin was under $4,000. That is not much comfort to investors, as it is all about what is happening now, and people are worried about the Bitcoin price.... 

You should be aware that malware can not only cause problems on your computer, it can also steal your bitcoin and cryptocurrency if you are not paying attention. Make sure that you don’t download or open email attachments or apps from sources you don’t trust. You simply need to delete those attachments and not open them. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are gaining more popularity and that means scammers and criminals are targeting e-wallets by using malware. ... 

This could be a big week for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies because many people are anticipating the launch of Bakkt. Bitcoin could see a price surge this week and other cryptocurrencies including litcoin, ethereum and XRP could also see price increases. Bitcoin has had a good 2019, as the price is up about 200%, but the best could be ahead. Let’s look at the Bakkt launch and the potential Bitcoin price surge.... 

Have you given much thought to how secure your Bitcoin wallet password is? Most people set their password and don’t give security a second thought. Is that a good idea? Is your Bitcoin wallet password really as secure as you think it is? Are there some things you should do to make your password more secure? Let’s look at Bitcoin wallet security and some things you should consider.... 

Boxing champion Manny Pacquiao and NFL lineman Russell Okung have made cryptocurrency news lately as Pacquaio now has his own cryptocurrency, while Okung recently spoke at a Bitcoin conference. Pacquiao and Okung are not the only ones making news, as Bitcoin exchange BtcTurk and first division football club Yeni Malatyaspor entered into an agreement, while English Premier League champion Manchester City announced a blockchain partnership.... 

Did you know that there are some professional sports teams that are accepting Bitcoin as a payment method? The Sacramento Kings were the first team to accept Bitcoin and they were right at the forefront, as they accepted Bitcoin before it even became popular, with the Kings accepting the cryptocurrency in 2014. A college team, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, also started accepting Bitcoin in 2014. More teams are starting to look at Bitcoin payment methods and two more teams, the Miami Dolphins ... 

Do you remember many months ago when it was announced that Bakkt would be offering cryptocurrency trading? It took a lot longer than planned, but Bakkt finally got approval from the New York State Department of Financial Services and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission for Bakkt Trust Company to offer cryptocurrency trading. What does this news mean for Bitcoin? Let’s take a look.... 

You have probably noticed that people are becoming more concerned about the world’s financial situation lately and that has meant investors looking for a safe haven for their money. It used to be that when people wanted to protect their money in times of turmoil they would immediately look at gold but in today’s high tech world more and more people are also considering Bitcoin. Is Bitcoin going to become a popular choice as a safe haven for investors?... 

Bitcoin soared past the $11,000 mark recently and there may be no stopping the cryptocurrency in the near future, especially since many people are worried about a global recession. One thing that has become clear is that people look to safe havens when normal currency markets struggle. Gold and Bitcoin are considered good alternatives for investors who normally put their money into the stock market. Let’s look at the current situation and just how high Bitcoin might go. ... 

Did you know that the prize pool for a recent Esports event topped $30 million dollars? Did you also know that you can bet on Esports at online sportsbooks, including BookMaker? Many people who place wagers at BookMaker fund their account using Bitcoin. If you think about it, Bitcoin and Esports are a lot alike and the people who are betting on Esports are oftentimes using Bitcoin to make their wagers. Let’s look at Bitcoin Esports betting. ... 

Bitcoin is the cryptocurrency that has made headlines in the past few years, but recently Libra has taken the spotlight. Facebook is planning to launch Libra next year, but there are hurdles for the “cryptocurrency,” including congressional hearings. There are many questions that need to be asked about Libra, the first of which is “Can Libra be considered a cryptocurrency?” Let’s take a look at Bitcoin and Libra and highlight the differences. ... 

What would happen if President Donald Trump made comments about something through one of his tweets? In the case of Bitcoin, Trump made some negative comments and the price of the cryptocurrency went down. Bitcoin fell by about 20% late last week and briefly dipped under the $10,000 mark. What was it that Trump said, and were his comments the main reason for the Bitcoin price drop or was it simply normal Bitcoin price volatility?... 

When it comes to Bitcoin vs. altcoins, it has been a pretty one-sided battle, with Bitcoin dominating all of the other altcoins. Bitcoin has had an excellent 2019, almost tripling in price. Altcoins have also had a good 2019, but they have not risen at the same rate as Bitcoin. Will that change going forward, or will Bitcoin continue to rule the cryptocurrency market?... 

The price of Bitcoin has gone up and down like a rollercoaster this year, with most of the big moves going up. The price of Bitcoin has risen more than 200% this year, but there have been some major downturns along the way. Bitcoin hit the $10,000 mark recently and then soared up to $14,000 before dropping back down near the $10,000 mark again. What is next for the cryptocurrency?... 

Bitcoin is in the midst of a great run lately and for the year it is now up almost 200%. Bitcoin surged past the $10,000 mark late last week and shows no sign of slowing down, as the $11,000 mark was surpassed early this week. What is causing the latest Bitcoin surge? How long can we expect this bull run to last and what prices could we see going forward.... 

Bitcoin surged past the $9,000 mark recently and it may not be long before the $10,000 mark is reached. Part of the reason for the latest surge is the news that Facebook is set to unveil their own digital currency, and the news that some people in Hong Kong are pulling money out of banks and looking for other options, including Bitcoin. Let’s look at the Facebook and Hong Kong news and how it has affected the price of Bitcoin.... 

Do you remember Erik Finman, the Bitcoin millionaire who bought his first Bitcoin as a teenager? He built his first company while he was still in high school and he was called the Bitcoin “millionaire” by Yahoo Finance. He has gone on record as saying that for Bitcoin to stay relevant, and to rise in price, it must overcome some hurdles, one of which is familiarity and ease of use. Finman is trying to solve that problem with his own company called CoinBits. Let’s take at what this company is all... 

Much of the crypto traffic at exchanges around the world comes from people in the United States and Japan. A recent report showed that Americans account for almost a quarter of all exchange traffic at cryptocurrency exchanges, while Japan accounts for just over 10% of the traffic. There has been an uptick in traffic over the last month because of the surge in Bitcoin trading. Let’s look at some of the latest numbers in terms of cryptocurrency traffic.... 

Bitcoin continues its stellar run in 2019, as the price of the cryptocurrency approached $9,000 on Monday. It has been an excellent month of May for Bitcoin, as the price has risen to the highest level in a year. This month has been the best rally for Bitcoin since its amazing run in 2017, as the price of Bitcoin is up almost 70% in this month alone. Bitcoin has been in the news a lot in recent weeks and almost all of the news has been positive.... 

One of the most popular messaging apps is WhatsApp and they made news recently when they announced they are adding Bitcoin. The first two coins to be sent and received on WhatsApp will be Bitcoin and Litecoin. The crypto messaging platform, Lite.Im will be available on WhatsApp and Lite.Im will make it possible to buy and sell Bitcoin and Litecoin. ... 

Bitcoin has been on a major run in 2019, as the cryptocurrency has more than doubled in price. It wasn’t that long ago that Bitcoin was trading at $3,200 and now Bitcoin is well over $7,000. This past week has been a great one for Bitcoin, as the cryptocurrency surged over 25% and the Bitcoin price has gone up about 40% in the last month. Not only has Bitcoin surged in price, but other cryptocurrencies have gone up as well, with about $25 billion being added to the cryptocurrency market. What is driving this latest Bitcoin surge? ... 

Bitcoin continues to make inroads into the mainstream of the financial world as more and more companies are taking notice. Fidelity is reportedly set to include Bitcoin trading to its services for clients within the next few weeks. Fidelity has a part of their business that is called Fidelity Digital Assets and that part of the company will be adding Bitcoin trading. The news that Fidelity is adding Bitcoin comes on the heels of E-Trade adding Bitcoin to their trading platform.... 

One of the major online stock trading firms is expected to add Bitcoin and Ether trading in the near future. E-Trade said recently that they are getting ready to unveil cryptocurrency trading services with support for Bitcoin and Ether trading leading the way. E-Trade has about 4 to 5 million customers, so their decision to get into cryptocurrency trading is a big one. The company started trading in Bitcoin futures from CME Group last year. E-Trade won’t be the only trading firm that will be get...